Tiina's giveaway

יום שני, 25 בפברואר 2013

Kikka, one of my favorite blog friends, who always leaves encouraging comments on my posts, has a cute frogs collection. I found a pair of gold plated tiny frogs earings and asked Kikka for her address in order to send them to her. We exchanged emails and decided to make swaps.

A lovely vintage picture in a beautiful silver frame. A very cute little bead handbag.
Two yummy looking cherry cakes. Beautifully made food packages which I'll keep
for a kitchen scene. I love everything. The two Finnish very yummy candy bars, are
alas, no longer with us.....

Here is a better view. The paper doilies under the cakes are gorgeous, I don't know how they are made. With a punch maybe...Shall have to ask Kikka.

I forgot to take a photo of what I sent Kikka. She will probably show it on her blog.

יום שבת, 23 בפברואר 2013

I don't think Mr. Dale Chihuli has to worry about competition from me. I tried to make ornaments in his style, following Heather's tutorial and this is the result. Of course it could have been better most of my permament markers, except the red and yellow, were dry and almost useless.

I found this little display case with the little ceramic ornaments inside, in a pop shop. I bought is inspite of the fact that it's badly made and wasn't cheap but miniature furnitures are not easy to find here. Together with other pieces, like the tea cart, it can go into an auction scene or a store selling second hand merchandise. (I have plans from here to eternity.)

The doily on the tea cart is one of my first crochet attempts It is very simple and made from white sewing thread. The silverware need urgent polishing.

יום שני, 18 בפברואר 2013

The other day when I was surfing the net, I discovered Heather OCain's wonderful blog. In Heather's post dated 27 September 2012, I found a tutorial for making wonderful "glass" ornaments Chihuli style.
Years ago, Dale Chihuli held an exhibition of his stunning glass works within the ancient walls of the Tower of David in old Jerusalem. It was an experience to remember. The effect of colors and light was pure magic.
I felt like being transferred to another legendary world.

Heather's work 1:12 dollhouse miniature scale.

An original Chihuli

Another original Chihuli

Another Heather's ornament

In her blog there are more tutorials for very original, modern wall ornaments. Also very impressive 1:1 jewelry.

Now I'm going to experiment and see what comes out. Will show it in my next post.

יום חמישי, 14 בפברואר 2013

The random number generator selected 1 of each group of 10 as follows:

1. Tatiana

2. Jennifer

3. Susanna

4. Ascension

5. Figurettes

6. Viti

7. Ceria

Debbie's

Nemida

Mijil

AND THE WINNER IS TATIANA!!!!
Dear friends it's always a pleasure to make a gift for you but it is always also a little sad that only one among you gets to win it. I want to thank each one of you for taking part in this draw and promise more giveaways in the future.

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful St. Valentine Day. Blessings to all.

In order to give everybody a fair chance, I'm going to group each 10 participants and use the random number generator to pick-up one out of each group. e.g. 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, etc. Finally there will be only 10 (or 11) participants left for the random number generator to pickup the winner.

יום ראשון, 10 בפברואר 2013

I confess, I have a sweet tooth. I'm grateful the sugar level in my blood is low and I can efford to eat sweets, especially chocolates and what is more appropriate than chocolates for St. Valentine Day?

How I loved making these.

Of course, heart shaped cakes are a must. I hope you like these. I wish my life size cakes came out like these. You can see how I already used the cut out chess pieces for the vase and cake stand.

My last post was published before I was able to thank Jennifer properly. I must have pushed the wrong window by mistake. Dear jennifer, thank you so much for your friendship and generosity!

A warm welcome to my new followers. Thank you so much and I hope you come visit frequently.

יום שלישי, 5 בפברואר 2013

One of the kindest and most generous online friends, most of you are aready acquainted with her, those who are not, go and follow Jennifer. You will love Jennifer's blog and the lovely plush characters she creates. Also you will find two fantastic St. Valentine giveaways going on.

I am really blessed to have Jennifer as a friend. Besides receiving the most fantastic gifts, for no reason at all, I know I can rely on Jennifer for good advice every time I need it.

Look what arrived this time

Fresh muffins. 8 glass jars filled with glittery colored stuff. Lovely paper roses. St. Valentine stickers.
A dollhouse kit box. The muffins will go into my candy shop. The glass jars will be filled with Xmas candies and be displayed in a special market stand ned Christmas. The paper roses will decorat hats Jennifer sent me in the past. The dollhouse kit box will be good when, in one of my far future projects, I'll make a working room box.

יום שבת, 2 בפברואר 2013

I promised I'll show you some stuff that I found to make miniatures from.

A set of black and white plastic chess figures which was very cheap. Here is an idea of what can be made.

A cake stand, vases and planter. I have no idea what to do with the horse. It is too large for a toy hobby horse. Maybe good as a garden statue. It can be painted stone color. I believe some of these pieces will be good as hat stands as well. I am open for any suggestions you have.

These cute little angels playing the violin were about 30 cents of a dollar each. I bought the last four the store carried. They have ugly wings which I took off. I plan on painting them stone color and put them in a garden or greenhouse.

Sculls neckless (Who is going to wear one?!!) But with a bit of gesso won't the sculls be good for
Halloween? And chains are always good for miniature items. It cost less than one
dollar. How can they sell it so cheap?

A dragon egg ready to hutch at 30 cents of a dollar. Couldn't leave it there. Will be great for a toy shop.

A warm welcome to my new followers. I am happy you found my blog and hope you will stay interested.

I couldn't trace some of the blogs. I try to follow my followers blogs when I can. I you have a blog, please let me know. You are wellcome to participate in my giveaway, but please leave your email address so I can contact you.

פרטים עלי

My name is Drora. My hobbies are dollhouse miniatures, classical music, folklore arts and crafts from all over the world. My interests are languages and books.
I collect dollhouse miniatures and also make some myself. I have a small collection of books on this subject and for a long while subscribed to a dollhouse magazine.